How long does a Beagle Great Dane Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–12 years, the midpoint of the Beagle (10–15 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).

Is a Beagle Great Dane Mix easy to train?

Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Beagle Great Dane Mix

A Beagle Great Dane mix is a cross between a Beagle and a Great Dane. Most grow into large dogs of 60–100 lb and live 8–12 years.

Beagle, a purebred dog — BeaglePhoto: Jonatan De Geest, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Great Dane, a purebred dog — Great DanePhoto: Markovade.pero, CC BY-SA 3.0 rs, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight60–100 lbcan be 13–175 lb

Height20–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Beagle Great Dane Mix get?

Beagle13–30 lb

The mix60–100 lb

Great Dane110–175 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Beagle Great Dane Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 20–24 inches at the shoulder, against 13–15 in for the Beagle and 28–32 in for the Great Dane. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Moderate

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

High

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Moderate

The Beagle rates moderate and the Great Dane moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to moderate

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Beagle is usually described as friendly, curious, merry. The Great Dane as friendly, patient, dependable. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Beagle vs Great Dane vs the mix

Trait	Beagle	Beagle Great Dane Mix	Great Dane
Weight	13–30 lb	60–100 lb	110–175 lb
Height	13–15 in	20–24 in	28–32 in
Lifespan	10–15 yr	8–12 yr	7–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Hound	mixed	Working

Questions about the Beagle Great Dane Mix

How big does a Beagle Great Dane Mix get?: Most grow to 60–100 pounds and 20–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 13–175 pounds.
How long does a Beagle Great Dane Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–12 years, the midpoint of the Beagle (10–15 years) and the Great Dane (7–10 years).
Does a Beagle Great Dane Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Beagle Great Dane Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.